Degree or Certificate Requirement: Certificate of Achievement, AS Degree

GE Status: Non-GE

Articulation Office Information -

Transferability: CSU

Validation: 9/29/10; 3/22/12

1. Description -

Continuation of techniques introduced in D A 51A and 51B to include pulp vitality testing, fluoride administration, intraoral/extraoral exam, polishing removable partial and full dentures, dental implants, and pedodontic procedures. Theory and practice of coronal polishing. Intended for students in the dental assisting program.

Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program.

Co-requisite: None

Advisory: None

2. Course Objectives -

The student will be able to: Dental Assisting Theory & Practice Competency

perform, document and report pulp vitality testing on a patient/partner.

provide and document an in-office fluoride treatment on a patient/partner.

perform and document a intraoral/extraoral exam on clinical patients

polish a removable partial or full denture using standard performance criteria.

describe the types, indications and contraindications for dental implants

state the sequence of implant placement

cite appropriate implant oral hygiene aids and uses.

state the objectives for coronal polishing of the teeth.

identify the various types and etiology of common stains by color and describe them clinically

describe tooth morphology and anatomy of the oral cavity and relationship to plaque stains and polishing techniques

discuss the principles of disclosing materials as to composition, clinical application and contraindications.

define "abrasive" and list the four factors which affect the rate of abrasion and the consequences of misuse of an abrasive agent.

name four of the commonly used abrasive agents and describe their composition and use.

demonstrate the appropriate technique for use of mouth mirror for indirect vision, illumination, and retraction when coronal polishing.

list the steps necessary in the care of the prophy angle and slow-speed handpiece.

list the armamentarium necessary for the completion of the coronal polishing procedure.

disclose a clinic patient in preparation for oral hygiene instructions or coronal polishing.

deliver appropriate oral hygiene instruction on a clinic patient based on the patient's age, amount & location of plaque, along with other

fabricate a custom tray on a edentulous or partially edentulous model.

Infection Control and Hazardous Waste Management

decide which PPE, decontamination, disinfect ion and sterilization techniques are appropriate for the prevention of disease transmission for coronal polishing, extraoral/intraoral exam, pulp vitality testing, fluoride treatments, and polishing of a removable partial or a full denture.

describe the infection control procedures that should be performed for coronal polishing, extraoral/intraoral exam, pulp vitality testing, fluoride treatments, and polishing of a removable partial or a full denture.